Axios Flaws Let Attackers Hijack Traffic, Steal Credentials

THE content discusses critical vulnerabilities found in the Axios JavaScript library, specifically CVE-2026-44492 and CVE-2026-44494, which can allow attackers to bypass network rules and intercept web traffic. One vulnerability involves a patch for proxy exclusion that fails to handle IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses, potentially leading to credential theft. The second vulnerability allows for prototype pollution, risking man-in-the-middle attacks and access to sensitive data. Users are advised to upgrade to versions 1.16.0 or 0.32.0 to mitigate these risks.